At least one person has died and several others remain missing after a tragic sailboat sinking off the coast of Sicily. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when a tornado struck the area, leading to the capsizing of the 56-meter luxury sailboat, the Bayesian. Onboard were 22 individuals, primarily British tourists, who were enjoying their holiday in the picturesque region of Palermo.
The Coast Guard and a nearby Dutch-flagged vessel successfully rescued 15 passengers, including a one-year-old girl who was taken to a pediatric hospital for precautionary measures. The deceased has been identified as the ship's cook, a Canadian national, while the search continues for the six missing individuals. The hull of the vessel is located approximately 50 meters deep, prompting extensive search efforts by divers and coast guard vessels.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the causes of the shipwreck, with plans to interrogate survivors and the captain of the Bayesian. The boat, owned by a French rental company, was at anchor in the harbor of Porticello when the tornado struck, causing chaos and panic among the passengers. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on understanding the dynamics that led to this tragic event.
